Violinists of any order are seen having fantasies regarding their instruments. Hardly a few violinists are seen talking about shoulder rests or fantasizing it. The shoulder rest is of immense significance for a player. 271 more words

Here is a video one of my parents took a couple months ago of us playing the Let It Go theme from Frozen. We had been having a bit of trouble getting her excited about practicing again and I was eager to find ways that would make it seem like less of a chore. 107 more words

When you decide that you want to start playing the violin, or maybe your child has shown an interest, naturally the first thing you think of is, “I need an instrument.” This can be a very daunting and intimidating task for most who haven’t the slighted idea of what they’re looking for. 229 more words